Betadine Cream

Povidone Iodine 10% Topical
10%
Win-Medicare Pvt. Ltd.
Pack size 15g
Dispensing mode
Source
Agent
Retail Price 268.80 NPR

Indications

Betadine Cream is used for: Use as an antiseptic skin cleanser for major and minor surgical procedures, Skin infections, Wound infection, Decubitus ulcers, Candidal & Trichomonal vaginitis.

Adult Dose

Treatment and prophylaxis of wound infection Adult: Apply the full strength as often as required as a paint or wet soak. For minor wounds and infection apply directly to the affected area. The site may be covered with gauze or adhesive bandage. Vaginal:. Vaginal candidiasis Adult: 5 gm of (10%) gel, one applicator full every night for up tp 14 days.

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity; prolonged use in patients with thyroid disorders or on lithium therapy.

Precautions

Pregnancy, lactation; neonates. Renal impairement.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Povidone Iodine 10% Topical : Local irritation and sensitivity to skin & mucus membrane. Application to large areas of denuded skin may produce systemic effects due to iodine absorption.

Mechanism of Action

Povidone-iodine is an iodophore with a powerful broad-spectrum germicidal activity against a wide range of bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and spores. Microbicidal; oxidizes cell constituents; iodinates proteins and inactivates them.

Note

Betadine 10% Cream manufactured by Win-Medicare Pvt. Ltd.. Its generic name is Povidone Iodine 10% Topical. Betadine is availble in Nepal. Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Betadine Cream is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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